Sailboat racing is an exciting sport with a crew pushing themselves and their boat to maximize performance in races at the club, regional, national & international levels. Fraser Robidoux and his crew will share their methods for organizing themselves for an enjoyable experience racing. They regularly race Rainy Day Woman.
This presentation will use slides & handouts to provide an overview of sailboat racing including the racing rules, racing strategies/tactics and the roles of the various crew members.
Topics will include trimming the sails & rig for speed, placing crew weight optimally on the boat, the art of flying a spinnaker downwind & on reaches, crew roles when leaving the slip and returning, and safety on board during races.
The kitchen opens at 5.00 pm, and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Check the Galley menu for specials. Members of all local sailing clubs obtain a discount on food purchases by showing a valid club membership card. Attendees are asked to make a donation to support the NSC Legacy fund.
This is the final Wednesday night presentation in the series. But we have one more event planned for Saturday May 13: The Ropeman (Art Grant) Splicing Workshop. For the complete Winter Speakers Program, see the Speakers Series Calendar.